Energy Mix 101 — Who Powers Our Future?

Test your knowledge on who’s driving the climate crisis — and who can power a fair, renewable future.

What to know:

• A handful of countries are responsible for most historic emissions, but others are proving real leadership on clean energy.
• Understanding who built the crisis, and who leads the solutions, helps us push governments toward fairer climate action.
• Take the quiz to uncover the truth about who powers our world, and how Global Citizens can change it.

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The world’s climate crisis didn’t come out of nowhere. A handful of countries have fueled it for centuries, while others, with far fewer resources, are already proving that cleaner, fairer futures are possible.

The United States, for example, is the single largest historic emitter of carbon dioxide, responsible for about a quarter of all greenhouse gases since the industrial revolution. Saudi Arabia, despite being one of the sunniest places on Earth, still burns oil for most of its electricity. Meanwhile, Latin America is showing what’s possible: Uruguay now runs almost entirely on renewables, and Chile is among the fastest-growing solar markets in the world.

By understanding which countries have the greatest responsibility and which are proving bold leadership, Global Citizens can push for fair solutions — from stronger national climate plans to finance for renewable energy in Africa. Because the atmosphere remembers every ton of carbon, and the choices we make now will decide who powers our future.